The Detroit Pistons’ 2-1 start may feel a bit abnormal, especially when you look closer at who the driving forces are in those wins.
Looking at the breakaway win against the Bulls, for example, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren each finished with over 20 points, adding 10 assists and 10 rebounds respectively.
Three of Cunningham’s assists went to Duren while three others came as a direct result of actions between the two, or even the mere gravity of their actions.
The two growing their rapport together will be especially vital for this core together because of how a reliable go-to halfcourt set like pick-and-roll opens up so much for teammates.